A press briefing to introduce the second Vietbuild exhibition in HCM City this year, which will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre from June 19 to 23. — VNS Photo Xuan Huong

The Vietbuild International Exhibition with the theme construction, building materials, real estate, and interior and exterior decoration will be held in HCM City from June 19 to 23.

The second Vietbuild expo to be held this year in the city -- five on various themes will be held this year -- will have 2,350 booths set up by nearly 800 companies from 27 countries and territories, including the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, China and Viet Nam.

On display will be building materials, electrical equipment, interior and exterior decorative items, hygiene equipment, smart home systems, door and door accessories, paints, and others.

Business-matching events and seminars will be held on its sidelines, including a seminar on new building materials and another on technology and building materials for smart cities.

Nguyen Quang Cung, deputy chairman of the Viet Nam Construction Materials Association, said: “Many new building materials will be introduced at the exhibition, including nano concrete and composite doors."

Nguyen Tran Nam, chairman of the Viet Nam Real Estate Association and head of the expo’s organisation committee, said it would be one of the largest Vietbuild exhibitions to be held this year.

The exhibitions offer companies a forum to meet, exchange information, explore co-operation prospects, and introduce their latest products and technologies, he said.

The exhibition will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7. — VNS

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